Minnesota Twins News & Updates
The Minnesota Twins were 11-9, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 1-2 at Target Field.
This is what a hot stretch looks like. Just took over first place in the division. Plus, scoring 6.3 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight.
Twins Game on April 18
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Taj Bradley (3-0, 1.25 ERA) vs Andrew Abbott (0-2, 5.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 5 mph |
Twins Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Minnesota Twins were edged out by the Cincinnati Reds 1-2 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Twins Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Twins
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11 | 9 | .550 | L2 | |
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Guardians
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11 | 10 | .524 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Tigers
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10 | 10 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
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White Sox
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7 | 13 | .350 | 4.0 | W1 |
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Royals
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7 | 13 | .350 | 4.0 | L5 |
Minnesota Twins are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Twins Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | .254 | .817 | 14 | |
| 2 | .286 | .880 | 11 | |
| 2 | .167 | .953 | 4 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-2 | 3.29 | 0.88 | 27.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.1 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Twins News
The Minnesota Twins, now sporting an 11-8 record, are riding a wave of momentum despite a frustrating 2-1 loss to the Reds last night, where their bats fell silent with runners in scoring position. Joe Ryan was sharp on the mound, but the offense's inability to capitalize on opportunities showcased a glaring issue that must be addressed. Fortunately, the return of Royce Lewis, slated to begin his rehab Saturday in Triple-A, could inject some much-needed life into the lineup. With a recent 5-2 stretch and a +14 run differential over the last week, the Twins seem poised to bounce back and reclaim their offensive firepower against Cincinnati. However, attention must also be paid to key players struggling, as the Twins can't afford to coast on talent alone if they want to stay atop the division.
Twins Upcoming Schedule
The Minnesota Twins visit the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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